And this myth was also capitalized on by scientists — including Marion Sims, a white man who many have referred to as the quote " father" of gynecology.
Bose:这个神话也被科学家们利用——包括 Marion Sims,一位被许多称为妇科“之父”的白。
The links between science, health and racism in the United States are so deeply enmeshed they go back to the very fabric of gynecology and reproductive health in this country.
You know, nowadays, modern gynecology is so very, very good at serving that purpose of keeping more biologically female bodies and their offspring alive that sexism - maybe it's worn out its welcome.
In fact, you might even say the history of gynecology was intertwined with the desire — once an economic need in the United States — to control Black women's bodies, using science as an instrument .